However, Border Patrol said in a statement that Meza ran across the street and accidentally fell in front of the unit near the intersection of FM 1472 Road and Highway 255. The incident occurred at about 7 a.m. Monday.

The agent rendered aid and requested emergency medical assistance. Fire Department crews responded to the scene. Crews said they encountered Meza on the floor with a tourniquet placed by Border Patrol due to an open fracture to his left upper arm.

His bicep and tricep were also exposed, and he had a deformity to his left rib cage. Further assessment showed abrasions and lacerations to his right knee and multiple abrasions to his back.

Meza was listed in critical condition, according to police. LPD's crash team is investigating the case.